Parts And Controls; Initial Mower Setup; List Of Parts - Honda HRC216HDAH Owner's Manual

PARTS AND CONTROLS

BLADE CONTROL
LEVER
DRIVE
CLUTCH
LEVER
(P. 10)
GRASS BAG
(P. 7)
OIL FILLER
CAP (P. 8)
REAR CUTTING HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT LEVER (2) (P. 7)
HANDLEBAR
RECOIL
STARTER
GRIP
CARBURETOR
FRONT CUTTING
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
LEVERS (2) (P. 7)
(P. 9)
SHIFT LEVER (P. 10)
THROTTLE LEVER (P. 9)
DISCHARGE GUARD
FUEL TANK
CAP
SPARK PLUG
CAP
MUFFLER
AIR FILTER
FUEL VALVE

INITIAL MOWER SETUP

List of Parts

With help from an assistant, carefully remove the mower and loose
parts from the carton and compare the loose parts against the
following list. Contact the authorized Honda dealer from whom you
purchased the mower if any of the loose parts shown are not included
with your mower.
Description
Handle support
plate
Flange bolt (8 x 16 mm)
Self-locking nut (8 mm)
(P. 14)
Grass bag lid
Grass bag frame
Grass bag fabric
Grass bag joint
Push nuts
Owner's manual
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OWNER'S MANUAL
HRC216HXA HRC216HDA
HRC216HDAH
HRC216HDPH
LAWN MOWER
Before operating the mower for the first time, please read this
Owner's Manual. Even if you have operated other mowers,
take time to become familiar with how this mower works and
QUICK FIND practice in a safe area until you build up your skills.
Air Filter........................................... 14 Fuel .................................................. 16 Oil Level Check ........................................... 8
Blades ............................................... 6 Fuel System Maintenance................ 21 Operating the Controls ................................ 9
Blade Inspection................................ 6 Handlebar Setup ................................ 4 Serial Number Locations ........................... 18
Cutting Height ................................... 7 Maintenance Schedule..................... 12 Spark Plug ................................................. 14
Find a Dealer................................... 22 Oil Change ....................................... 13 Warranty Coverage ................................... 23
CONTENTS
FOR YOUR SAFETY ........................ 2 SERVICING YOUR MOWER ........... 11 TECHNICAL INFORMATION .................... 18
PARTS AND CONTROLS ................. 3 Maintenance Safety ................... 11 Serial Number Locations..................... 18
INITIAL MOWER SETUP.................. 3 Maintenance Schedule............... 12 High Altitude Operation ....................... 18
List of Parts ................................. 3 Blade Replacement .................... 13 Emission Control System .................... 19
Attach the Handlebar .................. 4 Oil Change ................................. 13 Air Index .............................................. 19
Attach the Recoil Starter Rope.... 4 Air Filter ...................................... 14 Specifications ...................................... 20
Add Engine Oil ............................ 5 Spark Plug .................................. 14 AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS 21
Assemble the Grass Bag ............ 5 Spark Arrester (optional part) ..... 14 CUSTOMER INFORMATION .................... 22
Before Using Your Lawn Mower . 5 Blade Control Check .................. 15 Parts, Accessories, and Service Items 22
BEFORE EACH OPERATION .......... 6 Blade Control Lever Adjustment. 15 Dealer Locator Information.................. 22
Check Your Mower...................... 6 Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment .. 15 How to Contact Honda ........................ 22
Check Your Mowing Area ........... 6 Throttle Lever Cable Inspection . 16 Honda Publications ............................. 22
Blade Inspection ......................... 6 Transmission Fluid Level Check 16 DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED WARRANTY .. 23
Blade Mounting Bolt Inspection .. 6 TRANSPORTING ............................. 16 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Rear Shield ................................. 7 STORAGE ........................................ 16 WARRANTY .............................................. 24
Mulching Plug ............................. 7 Fuel ............................................ 16
Grass Bag ................................... 7 Oil ............................................... 16
Cutting Height Adjustment .......... 7 Cleaning ..................................... 17
Check the Oil Level..................... 8 Storage Location ........................ 17
Add Fuel...................................... 8 Removing From Storage ............ 17
OPERATION ..................................... 8 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................... 17
Safe Mowing Practices ............... 8 Engine Will Not Start .................. 17
Operating the Controls................ 9 Loss of Power ............................ 17
Starting the Engine.................... 10 Vibration ..................................... 18
Stopping the Engine.................. 10 Mowing and Bagging Problems.. 18
QUESTIONS?
Contact your Honda dealer.
There is a dealer locater at
powerequipment.honda.com
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